NELFUND Disburses N116bn to Fund Students’ Fees, Upkeep Nationwide
N116 billion disbursed by NELFUND for institutional fees and monthly upkeep for tertiary students. 624,000 students benefitted across 239 government-owned universities, polytechnics, and colleges. Tinubu administration initiative, aimed at removing…
BREAKING: Former Anambra Governor Willie Obiano Reportedly Dies in London
Former Anambra governor Willie Obiano reportedly died in London after months of severe illness. Family sources say Obiano battled heart failure and complications linked to urinary cancer. Relatives revealed his…
Court Stops PDP National Convention, Orders Party to Allow Lamido Contest
Federal High Court Abuja halts PDP convention slated for November 15–16 in Ibadan. Judge rules Lamido was unlawfully denied nomination form, violating PDP Constitution. Court orders PDP to release form…
BREAKING: Paystack Suspends Co-founder Ezra Olubi Over Sexual Misconduct Allegation
Paystack suspends co-founder and CTO Ezra Olubi following sexual misconduct allegations. Allegations include resurfaced decade-old tweets with sexually explicit content and references to minors. Formal investigation launched; Olubi suspended pending…
National Assembly Halts WAEC’s 2026 CBT Plan, Shifts Full Implementation to 2030
Reps suspend WAEC’s 2026 CBT exams, warn of mass failure if rushed. Schools lack ICT facilities, internet, power, and trained teachers for digital exams. CBT rollout deferred to 2030, with…
I’ll Do the Right Thing Even If It Costs Me My Job –Wike Dares Critics
• FCT Minister Wike says he will not compromise, even if his actions cost him his position. • Comment follows clash with soldiers over access to land in Abuja earlier…
ADC Accuses Tinubu of “Debt Addiction” After Fresh ₦1.15trn Borrowing Approval
• ADC slams Tinubu over ₦1.15trn loan, calling it reckless and contradictory. • Opposition party says debt could hit ₦193trn if 2025 borrowing plans proceed. • ADC demands freeze on…
Nigerian Government Suspends 15% Petrol and Diesel Import Duty
The Nigerian government has suspended the planned 15% import duty on petrol (PMS) and diesel (AGO). NMDPRA assures Nigerians of stable petroleum supply and urges avoidance of panic buying. The…
Pensioners threaten nationwide naked protest November 24 over unpaid arrears
• Pensioners give FG deadline to pay N32,000 pension arrears, N25,000 palliative • Diaspora pensioners to join demonstration virtually from abroad • Coalition accuses government of neglect and demands Tinubu’s…
FG unveils new economic blueprint to double GDP, cut inflation by 2027
• FG targets $1 trillion economy and 7% annual growth under new DGAS plan • Inflation to fall to single digits within two years, says Finance Minister • Government,…